Naspers

Principal Machine Learning Engineer (Search Platform)

Naspers

Posted 10 hours ago

Employment Type

Full Time

Location

Completely Remote

Requirements

Strategic leadership, Machine learning, Search systems, ML productionization, Python, Data pipelines, Communication, Innovation

Required Skills

Python AWS Machine Learning Search LLMs GenAI TensorFlow PyTorch

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Shape the future of AI-powered search across all OLX verticals.
  • Lead the design and evolution of OLX’s Search AI Platform, developing LLM- and GenAI-based systems.
  • Partner with the Principal Search Engineer to define and implement a unified technical strategy.
  • Guide a cross-functional team of ML engineers, data scientists, and platform engineers.
  • Prototype, evaluate, and productionize new ML models, including embedding-based retrieval, personalization, and relevance optimization.
  • Collaborate with product and analytics teams to define success metrics and measure real customer impact.
  • Mentor and inspire data scientists and ML engineers across OLX’s global hubs.
  • Stay hands-on, driving implementation in Python and AWS while exploring state-of-the-art advances in LLMs, GenAI, and search infrastructure.
  • Promote a culture of learning and innovation.

Requirements

  • Strategic and hands-on technical leader
  • Deep expertise in search and relevance
  • Proven experience designing and productionizing ML solutions
  • Strong background in Generative AI and LLMs
  • Ability to inspire and lead cross-functional initiatives
  • Proficient in Python and at least one other programming language
  • Solid understanding of data pipelines and distributed systems
  • Exceptional analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
  • Passion for building systems that connect users to what matters most

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with cloud-based tools for production use
  • Experience building large-scale data pipelines
  • Experience with workflow platforms like Apache Airflow
  • Experience driving Data Science Tech agenda initiatives

Benefits

  • Permanent contract
  • Salary + annual bonus up to 25% of annual gross salary
  • Health insurance and life insurance
  • MacBook Pro with necessary accessories
  • 100% remote work (with option to work from Barcelona offices)

About the Company

Naspers Limited is a South African multinational holding company headquartered in Cape Town, with interests in publishing, online retail, and venture capital investing in the consumer internet sector.

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